VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.2 ASF File numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.2. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component ASF File Handler. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1684. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN VLC Media Player up to 2.1.2 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown processing of the component ASF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The ASF_ReadObject_file_properties function in modules/demux/asf/libasf.c in the ASF Demuxer in VideoLAN VLC Media Player before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a zero minimum and maximum data packet size in an ASF file.

The weakness was presented 02/05/2014 as EDB-ID 31429 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1684 since 01/28/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by Saif in Python and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89901 (GLSA-201603-08 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122728 (VideoLAN VLC Media Player ".asf" File Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90955), Exploit-DB (31429), Tenable (89901), SecurityFocus (BID 65399†) and OSVDB (103019†). See VDB-68638, VDB-68639, VDB-68988 and VDB-68989 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Saif
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Nessus ID: 89901
Nessus Name: GLSA-201603-08 : VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802119
OpenVAS Name: VLC Media Player ASF Demuxer Denial of Service Vulnerability (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: git.videolan.org

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Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: EDB-ID 31429
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1684 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1684
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12228

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X-Force: 90955 - VLC Media Player asf denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65399 - VLC Media Player '.asf' File Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 103019
Vulnerability Center: 43736 - VideoLAN VLC Media Player <2.1.3 Remote DoS Vulnerability in ASF Demuxer, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 02/12/2014 09:11
Updated: 12/20/2024 06:17
Changes: 02/12/2014 09:11 (79), 05/06/2019 07:09 (6), 06/09/2021 08:54 (3), 12/08/2024 23:45 (14), 12/20/2024 06:17 (2)
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